HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Douglas, WY
Full Time
Road & Bridge
Experienced
STARTING ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $51,359.28 – $56,185.16, DOE
FLSA Status: Nonexempt, hourly
Classification: Full-time
JOB SUMMARY
The Heavy Equipment Operator position performs a variety of routine semi-skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment, machinery, and tools used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS: Performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of county roads, culverts, and cattle guards. This work includes, but is not limited to, crack sealing, patching potholes, laying asphalt, painting, removing snow, placing de-ice material, hauling material, maintaining unpaved roads, maintaining and improving irrigation and storm drain infrastructure, trimming and removing trees, placing and maintaining street signs, and repairing concrete. Operates a variety of hand tools and other equipment as assigned. Performs any one of the duties typical of a laborer position. Prepares and places proper barricading for projects as assigned. Follows all county and industry standard safety procedures. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.
EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: Operates heavy equipment in order to complete the above-mentioned maintenance and repair activities. Such equipment may include but is not limited to backhoes, scrapers, dozers, and loaders. Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs; checks and adjusts fluid levels; grease and lubricate parts as required; reports mechanical problems and the need for repair to supervisor.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/CUSTOMER SERVICE: Represents Converse County by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
CORE COMPETENCIES
In an effort to create organizational clarity, and to empower its employees, Converse County has identified seven core competencies that all elected officials and employees are expected to meet in order to help fulfill the mission of Converse County. It is expected that all elected officials and employees will meet their responsibilities as detailed below, including observable commitment to the mission of Converse County and these values.
- COMMUNICATION: Expresses ideas and thoughts both verbally and in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- COOPERATION: Establishes and maintains effective relations; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Exhibits tact and consideration; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively with supervisor and co-workers; Collaborates effectively with other departments as needed. Adapts to changes in work environment, procedures, and assignments; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach/method to best fit the situation/work assignment.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult / emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- DEPENDABILITY: Consistently reports to work on time ready to begin work; Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
- INITIATIVE: Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibility; Identifies opportunities to improve systems & procedures; Asks for help when needed. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others.
- JUDGMENT: Displays a willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process; Makes timely decisions.
- QUALITY: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans and uses available resources; Works in an organized and efficient manner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & COMPETENCIES
SUPERVISORY RESPOSIBILITIES: This position is a non-supervisory position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education/Experience: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. A minimum of five (5) years of experience with heavy equipment operating.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to complete basic algebraic equations, such as the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Other KSA’s: Some knowledge of equipment operating principles and practices; skill in the operation of assigned equipment; ability to perform minor maintenance functions; ability to learn and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to equipment operation.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess valid driver's license, and ability to obtain a valid Wyoming Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A within six months of employment. Ability to be insured under the County’s automobile insurance coverage. Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Conditions of Employment: This position is subject to satisfactory criminal background check, pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, and maintain an acceptable driving record in order to be insurable under the County’s liability insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk; hear; see; stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be physically capable of working outside for extended working hours and in varying inclement weather conditions, such as extreme cold and heat, and various forms of precipitation. Ability to drive and operate vehicles and equipment.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements – safety toe boots, safety eye glasses, gloves. After one (1) year of employment, employee is eligible for boot and prescription safety eye glasses allowance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. This position requires frequent work near moving mechanical parts. On occasion, this position may require work in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations. Proper PPE is required.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually loud.
GUIDELINES
All elected officials and employees are required to follow the established guidelines of Converse County to include, but are not limited to, the employee handbook, safety policies and procedures, and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Converse County is an at-will employer, as stated in the Converse County Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual. This means that either party – the employee or the employer – may end employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. All the terms, conditions, and benefits of employment with the County are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of the County Commissioners.
Converse County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture. Converse County prohibits unlawful discrimination of all protected classes.
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